Distance Learning - all subject areas
Overview
What will I learn?
Depression or anxiety affects nearly one in five UK adults. This number could be higher as many are embarrassed to come forward due to not many understanding the seriousness of anxiety and depression.
This short, auto-marked course will give you the knowledge you need to understand the impact and key issues surrounding depression.
A great addition to your CV to show your commitment to mental health, this is also beneficial for general knowledge.
Topics covered in this course include
- The meaning of Depression
- Causes of Depression
- How Effects of Daily Life can Maintain Depression
This is an auto-marked course, you will receive a college certificate online when you have successfully completed which you can print and/or save for your records.
What qualifications do I need?
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, as it is delivered online it would be beneficial if the candidate had basic competence in IT and the internet.
This course does not require a personal statement.
What can I do after?
This course provides progression to Level 2 NCFE programmesProgramme Information
You can enrol onto and start this course at any time throughout the year.
Duration: 5 weeks.
Cost £35.00
This course is not eligible for Fee Waiver Payment
Price for individual learners (some course costs are deducted). Deductions cannot apply to applicants outwith Scotland or organisations purchasing this course as a commercial venture or as part of a funded workforce training plan, for more information please contact the Distance Learning Team on 0141 581 2319.
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